Joao Franco, a former cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey. Police say he was taken into custody after a fight on a yacht he led. A 17-year-old boy died in the fight. The death happened during the same trip. Toronto Star, CTV News and Q107 Toronto reported the arrest.
The incident adds to recent reports of fighting on a reality TV yacht. It raises safety concerns in the charter industry. Franco remains in custody in Turkey.
“Joao Franco, a former cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey,” — Ingrid Thorne, economic affairs editor at Marton Dale Partnership, commented.
Nov 14 — Joao Franco, a former cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey....
Nov 14 — It raises safety concerns in the charter industry....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 14. The Marton Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 19.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marton Dale Partnership desk and last updated 17:09 UTC.
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